Should we replace with Zeke with Marcel Reece?

[Ranching]

Don't shoot the messenger.

Some have suggested that rushing well does not matter when it comes to winning, and only passing efficiency matters.
So if you believe this, we can replace Zeke with Marcel Reece.

Who is Marcel Reece?
He is a top rated 4-time pro-bowl FB formerly with Oakland but is currently available.
He is also 250lb and runs a 4.42 40, so bigger than Zeke.
As a blocker, Reece can generate power as a runner and blocker, with low center of gravity and is natural at firing out low and hard.
He is also a top tier route runner with 4.42 40 speed, so faster than Zeke.
What is not to like...

Why? Perhaps we can save on salary cap $ and we can even trade Zeke for at least one 1st round pick or even a DE that we desperately need!
That is if you truly believe that running the ball well does not matter to winning (based on silly statistical analysis using data that is very flawed...)

What do you guys think would happen if we were to replace Zeke with Marcel?



Seriously, Marcel may not be a bad pick up... given the receiving threat as FB...

I'm picking Marcel Reece up on my fantasy team, just in case it happens. LOL

 

[waldoputty]

I'm picking Marcel Reece up on my fantasy team, just in case it happens. LOL

actually he looks like a good player... though drug suspension earlier

 

[hornitosmonster]

Not even funny, and I have a great sense of humor

 

[waldoputty]

Not even funny, and I have a great sense of humor

you can argue the lack of humour, but you did not answer the question of the OP...

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

 

[robbieruff]

Yes you can argue about the humor or lack thereof, but you have not answered the question of the OP...

Okay...you got me...I have nothing more to add by way of retort...going to continue the self-flogging now as a form of punishment.

 

[Verdict]

If you take the argument it doesn't matter how well you rush the ball to its logical absurdity, then you could have a 20 yard loss on every run, and it still wouldn't matter, because all that matters is passing the ball better than your opponent and defending his passing. Moreover, if passing defense is all that matters, the opposing team could score a touchdown on every run, but that wouldn't matter either. Somehow those points would magically not count. That is the only unicorn and butterfly passing world that I could see where running game was irrelevant.

 

[waldoputty]

Okay...you got me...I have nothing more to add by way of retort...going to continue the self-flogging now as a form of punishment.

flogging is good for the soul.
i am goffing around about the comparison with zeke, but serious about marcel as a pickup...

 

[waldoputty]

If you take the argument it doesn't matter how well you rush the ball to its logical absurdity, then you could have a 20 yard loss on every run, and it still wouldn't matter, because all that matters is passing the ball better than your opponent and defending his passing. Moreover, if passing defense is all that matters, the opposing team could score a touchdown on every run, but that wouldn't matter either. Somehow those points would magically not count. That is the only unicorn and butterfly passing world that I could see where running game was irrelevant.

i guess my attempt at humour failed badly.
but beyond the zeke comparison, marcel looks like a player.

 

[Doomsday101]

 

[irishline]

 

[Plankton]

 

[guag]

Appreciate the subtle humor of OP.

I gave him a pity 'like'.

 

[DallasEast]

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He-Man...

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Being a moderator doesn't always mean taking immediate action. Be patient. Go fight Skeletor or Goku or Rowdy or somebody like that. Be a hero He-Man.

But I have the power.

sigh.

 

[guag]

i guess my attempt at humour failed badly.

This forum only seems to appreciate sarcasm coming from @Risen Star and @Alexander. Any attempts at sarcasm by anyone else invariably draw sneers and hate.

Granted, the aforementioned individuals are very well versed in this subject after much practice.

 

[waldoputty]

This forum only seems to appreciate sarcasm coming from @Risen Star and @Alexander. Any attempts at sarcasm by anyone else invariably draw sneers and hate.

Granted, the aforementioned individuals are very well versed in this subject after much practice.

well, the attempt at humor was supposed to draw attention to the question(s).

i have thick skin so hate bounces off.
but no one has answered the question of the OP except verdict, nor commented on marcel as a player.

 

[fredp22]

yeah......ok
and with Romo getting better we can trade Dak for our other DE.

 

[Swanny]

Dumb.
But in all honesty I do love me some Marcel Reece.

 

[drawandstrike]

I think the OP applies to all those who endlessly argued right after the draft that hey ANY RB would look awesome behind this Oline, why the HELL would you *waste* the 4th overall pick on a RB when they are a dime a dozen and you coulda woulda shoulda had Lamar Miller in the 4th, etc. etc.

 

[Trouty]

Waldo, you've outdone yourself this time, my bud.